Songs from other perspectives.

Songs from the perspective of someone else are actually more saddening than the ones that you relate to yourself. Sure, you've listened to songs of heartbreak while getting over your break-up, or songs about 'home' while you're on a walk from that empty house. It gets to you, it makes you sad. Yes.

But honestly, I get sadder when I listen to songs from the perspective of other people.

How many times have I felt so sad when I listened to past hits like "Come Home", or "Where'd You Go", wondering if that was how my parents felt back in Pasir Ris?

Come home, come home; I've been waiting for you, for so long, so long.
Where'd you go? I miss you so; feels like it's been forever since you've been gone.

And what about the times when I felt like crying when I thought of 'Aamir in Bruno Mars' shoes in "When I Was Your Man"? I couldn't even imagine him being without me. When he broke up with me for the first [and last, I hope] time, I listened to "I'd Hate To Be You When People Find Out What This Song Is About" on repeat; "And I'm sorry; this wasn't easy. When I asked you believed me, you never let go; but I let go." It was just as difficult for him as it was for me.

Not to forget the perspective of your future self.

I've been through the emotional state of "Wish You Were Here"; I wouldn't want to go through that heartbreak again. I think of myself being alone again, and just by listening to this song, I'd make sure I treat the prince right so I wouldn't have to wish for him to be here again.

And what about the song which Skylar Gray wrote for the grandfather which she never managed to say goodbye to? I would never want to be without my grandmother. Whenever I listen to this song, I'd want to treasure every moment I have with her; no... I can never change the fact that she will one day be without me.

I just listened to "Wrecking Ball", and yes, it reminds me of the prince. I love him so much, and I can't forgive the way I treated him. He must have been so hurt. And I'm sorry. I just had a date with him, and everything went well, but I'm going to keep trying to make him happy everyday.

Try listening to songs which are from the perspectives from other people. From those close to you. From your future self. You may be surprised at how much more sadder they are. They are able to make you think twice before treating someone this way, or that. They help you get so scared of losing them, being in a world without them, that you'll finally learn how to treasure every moment with these people.